Back to the future with Oaklea Trust team member, Jemma

Over the years we have celebrated many examples of people we have supported and the progression they have made. A great example of this is Jemma Marsden.

Jemma used to take part in our Short Breaks and young people’s activities over many years – she enjoyed it so much she ended up being part of the Oaklea Young People’s Team -as a Youth Support worker – a trip down memory lane here https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/heres-one-she-made-earlier/

Jemma’s journey continues

Now Jemma has just completed a year long Supported Internship with our Right2Work CIC -a programme that helps eligible young people into the workplace (find out more here https://www.right2work.org.uk/supported-internships/ )

This has resulted in her returning to the Oaklea fold with a role as a Support Worker at an Oaklea property in Kendal.

“We are so happy to have jemma on our team. It’s a huge success story within Oaklea that definitely should be celebrated!” Becki May, Team Manager, Manor Barn

“Thank you for all your support this past year – You all have been amazing with Jemma. Oaklea has been amazing for Jemma over the years. From her clubs, drama group, residential to where she is now. She has put a few of the leaders in line – especially Matthew and Ruth. Always remember her going to a pantomime with Matthew and when they came back he said she slept trough the whole thing with all the noise going on!” Mum, Christine Marsden

We know she’s used to doing the heavy lifting…and is very much in the driving seat! (Helping on Oaklea Young People’s trips in Summer 2023 at Lakeside and Summer 2022 at Grizedale Forest)